LCC Launches Three New Certificate Programs for
Tech-inclined Students

August 5, 2013

LANSING, Mich. - Three brand new certification programs through Lansing
Community College will help students start or strengthen careers by
exploring current information technology practices in business.

Beginning fall 2013, LCC's Computer
Information Technologies program will roll out certificates in
mobile applications, residential networks and convergence
technologies. These "stackable" programs
are designed to build on one another, seamlessly integrate with
other LCC programs, and enable students to increase their
employment prospects.

"These new certificate programs help
students get experience, update their job skills, or work their
way toward an associate degree," says Ed Suniga, CIT program
director. "And like all our programs, these certificates allow
students to gain expertise through a variety of learning
methods."

The Mobile Applications Development program
leads to certification as a mobile applications development
specialist as well as credit toward a computer analyst associate
degree. Students develop apps based on business needs and learn
how to test, roll out and maintain the applications they create.

The Residential Networks program examines
basic technology that supports a home network. After completing
the certificate program, students will be trained to install and
maintain multiple components in home computer networks including
audio, video, security monitoring, wireless and other
intelligent devices. This certificate integrates with LCC's
residential construction and HVAC programs and leads to a degree
in networking information and security.

The Convergence Technology program prepares
students to design, service and maintain home or commercial
systems that merge multiple technologies into a single network.
Coursework focuses on cloud computer and storage,
virtualization, sensor technologies and mobile applications. The
program leads to certification as a convergence technology
technician as well as an associate degree in networking
information and security.

"We are totally focused on infusing our
programs with real work experience," says Suniga. "Our goal is
to help students get the credentials and experience they need so
they are ready to adapt to whatever environment they land in."